{"product_id":"theresa-applegate-will-the-butterflies-return","title":"Theresa Applegate | Will the Butterflies Return?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Theresa Applegate, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eSterling Silver, Fine Silver, 14k Yellow Gold, Spinel, Kyanite, Tourmaline, Diamonds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e8 (Can be resized)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Statement: \u003c\/strong\u003eEach season begs the question. This ring honors the delicate balance of conditions required for Monarch butterflies and the host plants they need to thrive. It features milkweed flowers, leaves, a seed pod, and gold granules representing monarch caterpillar eggs. The gemstones reflect the colors of my summer garden. The removable mobile hangs from the cast oak branch while the ring is worn. The piece is a physical embodiment of the balancing act required for a thriving pollinator population.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Bio: \u003c\/strong\u003eTheresa Applegate is a metalsmith and educator based in New Albany, Indiana. Her work blends sculpture and function; always connected to natural surroundings. Theresa holds a BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design, a MAT from the University of Louisville, and continued graduate studies with the Art of Education University. She enjoys traveling, scuba diving, raising butterflies, adventurous food, and spending time with her husband and two children.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Shanks - Representing Team - \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/jurors-battle-of-the-rings-2026\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSusie Ganch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/H6OeeW8NxhI?feature=share\" height=\"560\" width=\"315\"\u003e\n\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ring is part of Battle of the Rings: Ring Smackdown 2026, an exhibition and online competition. All the rings are available for purchase. View the entire collection \u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Battle of the Rings 2026 - Entire Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/collections\/battle-of-the-rings-2026\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e view the matches \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2026-competition-brackets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and learn more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/danacadesigngallery.myshopify.com\/pages\/battle-of-the-rings-2024\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #04a60c;\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. All purchased rings will be held by the gallery until the exhibition is complete June 17, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaca Design Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52533411545377,"sku":"B26-12","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/8662\/1799\/files\/B2612-P1.jpg?v=1776892196","url":"https:\/\/danacadesign.com\/products\/theresa-applegate-will-the-butterflies-return","provider":"Danaca Design Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}